About us:
DIGITALEUROPE proudly represents 45,000 companies in the digitalisation sector in Europe, including corporate entities and 41 national associations in European countries. Our mission is to cultivate a business, policy and regulatory environment in the EU that fosters digital and digitalising industries, covering sectors such as defence, healthcare, manufacturing, banking and green technology. Our vision is to build a society that reaps the benefits of the jobs we create, the innovation and economic value we deliver and the societal challenges we address.
Job Description: Senior Manager or Associate Director, Digital Resilience and Defense
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Director or Associate Director who will be instrumental in driving forward the association’s defence-related activities and positions within DIGITALEUROPE. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of defence policies and related areas (i.e. cybersecurity, data exchange and flow, financing, etc.) at national, European and international level, including a thorough knowledge of procurement policies.
In this key role, the Senior Manager or Associate Director will shape the future vision for a stronger and more digital European defence, defining which companies have leading solutions and how the private sector can play a role in making Europe safer and more resilient, and defining which policies need to be improved or developed to support this development.
Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, high-level participation, delivering value to members and external stakeholders by facilitating meetings, establishing common positions with members, and driving member recruitment.
Key Requirements:
- Six to twelve years or more of relevant industry or government experience.
- Deep knowledge and practical experience in defense, cybersecurity, military information security or operations.
- Proven experience working with EDA, National Ministry of Defense, ENISA, National Cybersecurity Authorities, Computer Emergency Response Teams or NATO.
- Motivated, well organized, team player with experience in team management.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with high-level stakeholders and promote a common vision.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Additional valuable qualifications:
- Experience in developing and driving corporate leadership and business strategy.
- Deliver compelling results in building partnerships, consortia and stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment.
- Ability to build consensus among different stakeholders.
- Experience working in a defense association or company.
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
- Strong presentation skills, including experience presenting to members, senior staff and external audiences.
- Mastery of English; knowledge of German and/or French desirable.
- Experience in politics, business management or the military.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a short motivation letter before March 29th via This application formShortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
What we offer:
At DIGITALEUROPE we foster a collaborative culture that enables people to identify their strengths and grow in their careers. We encourage initiative and the development of a vision for a strong Digital Europe. Our organisation offers a multicultural and multinational environment in the heart of Europe, with over 60 employees representing more than 30 nationalities. We offer a permanent contract with a competitive salary package. The preferred start date is as soon as possible.
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